Hangetsu “Half Moon”

Dec 26, 2015

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This kata received its name from its principal stance, hangetsu dachi (half moon stance). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangetsu. The karate kata Seisan (十三) (alternate names Sesan, Seishan, Jusan, Hangetsu) literally means ’13’. Some people refer to the kata as ’13 Hands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppjSq5todT0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoQk41O_49c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsOBD_KRZNo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p8eqLEsvkc&t=706s